Summer Olympics With numerous sporting events already scheduled for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, some fans may think there are already enough athletic contests for the event. However, there are many great sports that would generate a lot more fan interest than some of what is on this year’s Summer Olympic schedule. Take a ...
1948 Due to its international status as aggressors of World War II, Germany and Japan were excluded from the London Olympic Games. 1956 International boycotts in the Melbourne Summer Olympics.While Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon withdrew to protest the Israeli-led invasion of the Suez Canal, three European nations —Holland, Liechtenstein, Spain,and Switzerland— also boycotted the Games ...
Japan at the 2000 Summer Olympics Japan sent its team to the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney with expectations of dominating men’s and women’s judo, and with high hopes for a few golds in swimming. The first goal was accomplished as Japan’s judoka returned home with four golds and eight medals overall in judo. However, ...
Since the first mascot was introduced at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany, mascots have become a much revered and important part of the Olympics. Mascots add a sense of fun and excitement to the spirit of the Olympics, and they unify Olympics fans from all around the world. While all Olympic mascots ...
One of the most effective tools to make true change in the world seems to be something that people avoid just based on being too busy with their lives and not willing to change a few things in their life. That simple process is that big little thing called boycotting, which seems simple enough, yet ...
